The Confessions: Works of Saint Augustine, a Translation for the 21st Century: Part 1- Books

Boulding, Maria; Augustine, Saint, Bishop of Hippo

ISBN 10: 1565480848 / ISBN 13: 9781565480841

Published by New City Pr (edition First Edition), 1996

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Confessions: Works of Saint Augustine, a Translation for the 21st Century: Part 1- Books
• Publisher: New City Pr (edition First Edition)
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565480848
• ISBN 13: 9781565480841
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Fair

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Synopsis

'Maria Boulding's version is of a different level of excellence from practically anything else on the market. She has perfected an elegant and flowing style.'

Rowan Williams
Archbishop of Canterbury

The Confessions of Saint Augustine is considered the all time number one Christian classic. It is an extended poetic, passionate, intimate prayer. Augustine was probably forty-three when he began this endeavor. He had been a baptized Catholic for ten years, a priest for six, and a bishop for only two. His pre-baptismal life raised questions in the community. Was his conversion genuine? The first hearers were captivated, as many millions have been over the following sixteen centuries. His experience of God speaks to us across time with little need of transpositions. This new translation masterfully captures his experience.

'So old and yet so new! This contemporary translation of Augustine's Confessions was like meeting an old friend and touching perennial truth, despite the passing years. Augustine was surely larger than life--and this translation matches it.'

Richard Rohr, o.f.m.

About the Author

Augustine of Hippo is one of the greatest thinkers and writers in the Western world. After he became Christian he was made bishop of Hippo in Africa where he was very influential in civil and church affairs. With more than 113 books, 200 letters and 500 sermons he has left a lasting impact on Western philosophy and culture. Besides The Confessions his other well-known works include The Trinity, The City of God, The Expositions of the Psalms. All these today are still best selling titles. "A whole new generation should fall in love with one of Christendom's greatest works, thanks to Maria Boulding."